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Exness Standard vs Pro compares two accounts without a separate trading commission. The main differences are advertised spreads, initial deposit conditions and execution. Our editorial view: Standard is simpler to examine first; Pro deserves comparison once you understand those mechanisms.
Standard vs Pro at a glance
| Criterion | Standard | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised spread from | 0.2 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Trading commission | None | None |
| Initial deposit | Payment- and region-dependent | From 200 USD, region-dependent |
| Execution | Market | Instant; market option under applicable conditions |
| Requotes | None with market execution | Possible with instant execution |
| Costs to examine | Spread and any holding charges | Spread and any holding charges |
Starting values are not the spread achieved on every order. Standard conditions, Pro conditions and deposit requirements.
Comparing commission-free costs
The spread is the gap between buying and selling prices. It contributes to position costs even when no separate commission line appears. Compare the same symbol at the same time, then convert that spread to money for an identical position size and account currency.
A purely educational example: if the spread costs 8 monetary units on one account and 5 on another for an equivalent position, the difference is 3. These are not observed Exness prices. Holding charges and execution differences can change the final result. Comparing only the advertised 0.2 and 0.1 values is insufficient.
Pro has conditional execution choices
The Help Center states that Pro market execution is available for accounts in USD, JPY, THB, CNY, IDR and VND. Instant execution may result in a requote when the requested price changes. Market execution uses the available processing price and may involve slippage. Neither description guarantees a better outcome on every order. Official explanation of execution types.
Strengths, limitations and suitable comparisons
Standard offers a simple structure without separate trading commission and uses market execution. Its limitations include floating spreads and no guarantee that the advertised minimum applies to your symbol at your trading time.
Pro advertises a lower starting spread without trading commission and offers execution choices in eligible cases. Its limitations include regional initial deposit requirements, settings that need checking and possible requotes with instant execution.
We suggest examining Standard first when simplicity matters, then reviewing Pro when the goal is to optimise costs you already measure. The account name cannot replace that measurement.
Why choose Exness to plan your trading costs?
Exness offers several pricing structures within one broker. Standard uses spread-based pricing without a separate trading commission; Raw Spread separates the spread and commission. This range helps match an account to trading frequency and volume. See the Standard and Raw Spread specifications.
Stable spreads on covered instruments help plan entry costs. High-volatility periods are an exception under Exness’s spread policy.
For overnight positions, swap-free status offers a cost benefit on eligible instruments. Check account eligibility and any applicable administrative fees when calculating holding costs.
How this article was prepared
Official Exness conditions were reviewed on 9 October 2026. Tables describe advertised terms and their conditions; numerical examples are educational. No execution test, live spread measurement or competitor ranking was performed. Terms depend on the entity, country and contract. Trading can result in the loss of all invested capital.